Devalदेवल
Devala · traditionally used for boys
“Vedic sage; vibhūti of Kṛṣṇa”
Devala — Vedic seer of Kāśyapa-Śāṇḍilya gotra, disciple of Vyāsa. Named in BG 10.13.
Starting sound and where it falls
Deval begins with De — a traditional birth-star naming sound. Names beginning with De open Ashlesha pada 3 and Revati pada 1. Which pada a birth falls in comes from the Moon’s position at the recorded birth date, time, and place.
A noted bearer: Sage Devala (BG).
Cultural context
Evokes ancient wisdom, honoring a Vedic seer named in the Bhagavad Gītā.
Used in: Pan-Indian
A traditional cultural interpretation — not a prediction about your child.
From the sources — Devala
आहुस्त्वामृषय: सर्वे देवर्षिर्नारदस्तथा | असितो देवलो व्यास: स्वयं चैव ब्रवीषि मे || 13||
The great sages, like Narad, Asit, Deval, and Vyas, proclaimed this, and now You are declaring it to me Yourself.
Every meaning on this page is quoted from verified Sanskrit dictionaries or cited scripture — this verse is shown exactly as attested.
Common questions
What does the name Deval mean?
Deval (Devala) is attested as “Vedic sage; vibhūti of Kṛṣṇa.” Devala — Vedic seer of Kāśyapa-Śāṇḍilya gotra, disciple of Vyāsa. Named in BG 10.13.
Which nakshatra sound does Deval fit?
Deval begins with the sound De, which opens Ashlesha pada 3 and Revati pada 1. Whether a birth falls in that exact pada comes from the Moon's position at the recorded birth date, time, and place — that is what the free check on this site calculates.
Is Deval a girl's or a boy's name?
In our reviewed collection Deval is traditionally used for boys.
Is Deval attested in scripture?
Yes — a cited verse carries this name (Bhagavad Gītā 10.13); it is shown on this page exactly as attested.
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